BM Stuff Flashcards
Size of line: What is small stuff?
Up to 1.5” circumference
Line size: What is line?
1.5” to 5” circumference
Line size: What is hawser?
Over 5” circumference
What are natural lines?
Manila
Sisal
Hemp
Cotton
What is synthetic line?
Nylon
Polyester
Dacron
How much tucks for 3 strand natural fiber lines?
Minimum 3
How much tucks for 3 strand synthetic line?
4 or more
Number of wraps for permanent whipping
15 to 20 wraps
What is a crown knot used for?
Prevent and unwhipped line from unlaying
When approaching a vessel what angle should you approach
15° to 30°
When mooring with an off-dock wind what angle should you use?
45° or more
When mooring with on-dock wind how should you approach?
Parallel with intended berth
What is variation?
Angular difference between true and magnetic north
What is deviation?
The amount of deflection influenced by a vessel and its electronics on the compass
What is the deviation table increments?
15°
What is an unbalanced rudder?
Blade entirely aft of the rudder post
What is a balanced rudder?
Blade about halfway forward and half aft of rudder post
What is a semi-balanced rudder?
More than half of the blade aft of the rudder post
What is ALMIS EAL date format?
MM/DD/YYYY
What is black lettering in AOPS/TMT?
Initial qual/ working on qual
What is the color for Awaiting CO approval in TMT initial qualification?
Purple
What color is awaiting member acknowledgement TMT initial qualification?
Red
What is the date format in TMT?
DDMMMYYYY
What side do you deploy a drogue?
Opposite the side where the rudder is jammed
How many people are required for annual firearm verification?
3
What percentage of firearms does FORCECOM need to maintain?
10% within their AOR
Who is WPO when there are 3 or fewer officers on a cutter?
Designated E6 or above unless assigned to a GM
Who is WPO when there are 3 or fewer officers ashore?
E5 or above unless assigned to a GM or ME
How long does a WO/WPO must hold their position?
For at least 1 year
How far offshore do you need to be to have a GUNNEX for .50 cal?
5NM from public drinking water intakes
What is the maneuvering zone for towing?
90° arc (45° forward and 45° aft
Who is responsible for duplicate keys for other spaces?
XO/XPO
Who designates OBTT?
CO
On a compass rose the outer ring is considered _____ north.
True
On a compass rose the inner ring is considered _____ north
Magnetic
How long do you keep Unit Training Plans?
2 years
Damage to internal natural fibers occurs when a line under strain exceeds ___% of its breaking strength.
75%
Polypropylene in direct sunlight can loose up to ___% of its strength.
40%
Rust stains can lower line strength by ___%
40%
A working or service anchor should have the holding power to equal to approximately ___% of the boats displacement.
6%
Lead paint shall contain no more than ____% lead by weight
0.009%
Where should you perform abrasive blasting?
Inside a temporary structure
Run off from water jetting must be?
Contained before releasing
What is the storage life for 2 part epoxy paint stored in ambient temperature conditions?
10 years
What is the shelf life for water and oil based paints stored at ambient conditions?
3-5 years
True or false: Previously opened cans of water or oils based paints are usually not suitable if stored for longer than one year?
True
Previously opened cans of unmixed 2 part epoxy paints will still be in good condition after how many years?
3-4 years
When should you repaint interior surfaces?
Once every 3 years
Non skid surfaces used for weather decks should provide how many years of service?
3-6 years
General purpose property is defined as property that has a normal life expectancy of more than?
2 years
Ships work force is authorized to spot repair flight decks up to how many square feet?
50 sq ft
Anchors stowed in the hawse what’ll be what color?
Same as hull
Anchors stowed against the hulk shall be what color?
White
Anchors stowed on deck shall be what color?
Spar
Anchor systems consisting of lightweight aluminum anchors shall be what color?
Not painted
Anchor chain will be painted what color?
Black with the exception of the depth markings
All of the links in the next to last inboard shot shall be painted what color?
Yellow
All of the links in the last onboard shot shall be painted what color?
Red
Surfman limitations on MLB
30ft seas
50kts of wind
20ft surf
When should your OIC application be submitted?
1 year before desired assignment
Where is the primary location for individual training records?
TMT and DA
The Unit Training Board shall at a minimum include who?
XO/XPO, TO/TPO, Department heads, corpsman, damage control assistant, education service officer
Who approves Unit Training Plans?
CO/OIC
Who serves as chairman of the Unit Training Board?
XO/XPO
Who appoints department/division training petty officers?
Department head/ Division Chief
What are elements to a Unit Training Plan?
Formal schools, Mandated Training, Individual Qualification Programs, Drills and Exercises, professional development
How long do you have to complete the Indoctrination Program?
2 weeks
Who appoints OBTT team leaders?
XO/XPO
Who certifies OBTTs?
CO/OIC
Who is responsible for OIC review board procedures?
Commandant (CG-731)
BMs must be certified by ______ pre-board for OIC
District/Sector
Who completes BMs review board for OIC?
Area/District
When may BM1s schedule for a review board?
2 years time in grade or 12 consecutive months as XPO
Members who have had their certification removed for cause must wait how long to be eligible for recertification?
Minimum 2 years
When can you appear before a OIC review board?
Every April and October
For OIC review boards what must the board president be?
Senior officer with prior command experience
OIC Candidates shall not have a unsatisfactory mark in conduct in the last how many years?
4 years
Pre-board will provide a list of qualified candidates to the appropriate area/district OIC review board NLT___ days.
30 days
How big is the earths circumference?
21,600 NM
1° equals?
60 minutes
1’ (minute) equals?
60 seconds
Circles on the surface of the earth moving from the equator to the north or south poles are called?
Latitude
A great circle formed by a plane, which cuts through the earths axis and its poles.
Meridians of longitude
Where does the prime meridian pass through?
Greenwich, England
The 180th meridian is called what?
International date line
On a ______ projection, the lines of longitude are straight with verified lines equal distance apart at all latitudes.
Mercator
A ____ line is an imaginary line that intersects all meridians at the same angle.
Rhumb line
A ______ projection aids in long distance navigation by allowing navigators to use great circle courses
Gnomonic projection
The outer ring on the compass rose represents?
True north
The inner ring on a compass rose represents?
Magnetic north
What is the scale for sailing charts?
1:600,000 and smaller
General chart scales are what size?
Between 1:150,000 and 1:600,000
Costal chart scales are what size?
1:50,000 to 1:150,000
Harbor chart scales are what size?
1:50,000 or larger
Small craft charts are what scale?
1:40,000 and larger
What color is used on charts to easily read under red light?
Magenta
Slanted lettering on charts are used to represent what?
Tidal change
What is the formula for time, speed, and distance?
60 D=S x T
Property that has a normal life expectancy of more than 2 years is what kind of property?
General Purpose Property
Who approves training plans?
CO
Who serves as chairman of Unit Training Board?
XO
Who approves all certifications in TMT?
CO
Who establishes and administers the Indoctrination Program?
XO
Who designates the Unit Training Petty Officer?
CO/OIC
Who appoints training officers?
XO
The final score of a drill is based on?
The last drill. Not the average of all drills
Blue name color coding in TMT is?
Uncertified
What is the pink name color coding in TMT?
Certified
What is green name color coding in TMT?
Interim certified
In TMT, Boat Crew Status Reports with “Blue” text indicates?
Member is certified in one of the competency
When should prerequisites for “C” school be completed?
At the time of submission
If prerequisites are not met before “C” school orders can be cancelled as much as ________
2 weeks out
Prerequisite waivers should be submitted no fewer than?
10 business days from course convening
Who is responsible for the plan of the day/ week?
XO/XPO
Who is usually the training petty officer?
E-6 or above
What qualification shall the Unit training petty officer maintain?
Coxswain and Boarding Officer
Who is in the training board membership?
XO/XPO
All Department Heads
Training Petty Officer
What form is the Unit Training Plan?
CG-5293
Who shall ensure Designated trainers possess the appropriate level of certification?
CO/OIC
Can members in-training participate in boat operations or other related operations activities?
Yes
Can a trainee be used as a substitute for a certified member?
No
Time slots for scheduled drills, exercises, all hands training, and departmental/division training are all elements of?
Training schedule
Who prepares The Unit Training Plan Form CG-5293?
Training Board